NBA VP Of Referee Operations Kane Fitzgerald Joins GameTime
NBA VP of Referee Operations Kane Fitzgerald discusses advancements and tough calls.
Randy Campbell Named Big Sky Coordinator of Football Officials
The Big Sky Conference has hired Randy Campbell as its Coordinator of Football Officials, Commissioner Tom Wistrcill announced.
NCAA Selects 2023 Frozen Four Referees and Linesmen
Congrats to the officials selected to work this year’s tournament in Tampa Bay.
Are You Mentor Material?
Mentoring is a great way to give back to the avocation, but it’s not for everyone. So what does it take to be...
Referee Marc Joannette Calls it a Career
After nearly 25 years, number 25 is calling it a career. Referee Marc Joannette officiated his final National Hockey League game.
Meet The IRS Special Agent Earning His Stripes As An NFL Referee
During the week, Eugene Hall uses his tech savvy to chase down tax cheats, identity thieves and other fiscal frauds.
Take a Peek Inside An Assigner’s Notebook
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hile I have officiated since 1975, I have also served as a high school softball assigner and an NCAA Division III college football...
Former NFL referee Bill Leavy dies at 76
Leavy served as the referee in two Super Bowls, XL & XXXIV.
Sheriff’s sergeant arrested after allegedly punching referee during kids soccer game
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Sgt. Michael Russell was arrested on a felony charge of battery on a sports official.
NFL: Approved 2023 Playing Rules, Bylaws and Resolutions
NFL clubs adopted the following rules change, bylaw and resolution proposals at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee names game officials for 2023 Men’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Chris Rastatter.
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee names game officials for 2023 Women’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis.
Bobby Dibler to retire following historic six-decade career
Following a legendary career as a college basketball official that began in 1973, Bobby Dibler is set to retire on June 30.
Colorado family accomplishes unheard of officiating feat at basketball state tournament
The Jeldens have always been incredibly tightly knit. And athletics have often brought them together.
Hawks’ Trae Young ejected after firing ball at official
Young was assessed his 15th technical foul of the season and ejected. One more technical foul, an automatic one-game suspension.
REVEAL: Body-worn camera webinar
April 12th at 2pm ET Dan Meeson, Head of Refereeing at the English Football Association will be talking about curbing violence and aggression.
Kicking the Call
We’ve all kicked a call. If you say you haven’t, you’re a liar or delusional. When it happens, it’s one of those situations in which you’re all...
Referee who survived heart attack and reunited with player who saved him is back...
Not many people get to return to the scene of their death, but John Sculli was able to go right back to that...
Luka Dončić fined for money gesture toward referee after loss
Luka Dončić crossed a line and got fined when he made a gesture suggesting the referees were paid off.
Violet Palmer to Receive Gold Whistle Award
The Gold Whistle Award is presented annually by the National Association of Sports Officials and is the industry's highest honor.
PRO’s Katja Koroleva on life as a professional referee: “We make hundreds of decisions”
She is a FIFA and PRO (Professional Referee Organization) member in her 10th year as a professional.
NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Committee announces game officials for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
The Division I Basketball Committee has approved 40 game officials recommended by Chris Rastatter, the national coordinator.
Former NBA referee shares what it’s like to miss a call
Bob Delaney spent decades in the NBA. He sat down to talk incorrect calls, players complaints and more.
College basketball referee gets special birthday surprise from husband, who’s also an NAIA referee
Husband and wife Blake and Lauren Thomas reffed games at both the men’s and women’s NAIA National Basketball Tournaments.
